Numbers 31:25

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

Complete Jewish Bible:

ADONAI said to Moshe,

Berean Standard Bible:

The LORD said to Moses,

American Standard Version:

And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And the LORD^{H3068} spake^{H559} unto Moses^{H4872}, saying^{H559},

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Commentary for Numbers 31:25

1. **Themes**: The themes of Numbers 31:25 include divine command, purification, and the handling of spoils of war according to God's laws. This verse reflects the importance of obedience to God's instructions concerning the distribution and purification of war plunder among the Israelites.

2. **Historical Context**: This verse is set within the context of the Israelites' war against the Midianites, which was a response to the Midianites' role in seducing the Israelites into idolatry and immorality (Numbers 25). After the Israelite army's victory, Moses is instructed by God on how to divide the spoils and purify the captives and items taken in battle. The historical context reflects the practices of holy war in the ancient Near East, where the spoils were often dedicated to the deity of the victorious nation. God's commands to Moses emphasize the sanctity of the Israelite camp and the need to maintain ritual purity, which was crucial in the religious life of the Israelites.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H3068
   There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְהֹוָה
   Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
   Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
   Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.
   
2. Strong's Number: H559
   There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָמַר
   Transliteration: ʼâmar
   Pronunciation: aw-mar'
   Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet.
   
3. Strong's Number: H4872
   There are 704 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מֹשֶׁה
   Transliteration: Môsheh
   Pronunciation: mo-sheh'
   Description: from מָשָׁה; drawing out (of the water), i.e. rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver; Moses.